Sakio Bika

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Sakio Bika
Born (1979-04-18) 18 April 1979 (age 45)
Douala, Cameroon
Nationality
  • Australian
Other namesThe Scorpion
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)
Reach180 cm (71 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights45
Wins35
Wins by KO22
Losses7
Draws3

Sakio Bika (born 18 April 1979) is a Cameroonian-born Australian professional boxer. He held the WBC super-middleweight title from 2013 to 2014, and previously the IBO super-middleweight title from 2008 to 2010. In 2015 he challenged once for the unified light-heavyweight world title, and in 2007 won the third season of The Contender reality TV series.

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Amateur career

As an amateur, Bika was a member of the 2000 Cameroonian Olympic Team as a Light middleweight. He lost to Scott MacIntosh of Canada. Since the 2000 Olympics Bika fights out of Sydney, Australia. [1]

Professional career

Sakio took the opportunity to fight the German champion Markus Beyer for the WBC Super Middleweight world title in Germany in May 2005. After an accidental head clash in round 4 the doctor ruled Beyer unable to continue. Under WBC rules the bout was declared a technical draw. Sakio was awarded all 4 rounds on one judges score card, and the stoppage was considered controversial. [2]

Bika vs. Calzaghe

On 14 October 2006 Bika challenged Joe Calzaghe at the MEN Arena in Manchester for the IBF and WBO titles. He was defeated unanimously on the score cards by a wide margin.

Bika's then fought undefeated Lucian Bute at the Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Bute won by unanimous decision in a fight that was an IBF super middleweight title eliminator.

Sakio obtained his Australian citizenship in 2006. [3] Although he bases himself in Sydney, Australia, Bika remains proud of his dual citizenship and his status as an African Australian. [4]

He was one of the featured boxers on the 3rd season of the boxing reality TV series, The Contender, which premiered 4 September 2007 on ESPN. After wins against Donny McCrary and in a rematch with Sam Soliman (the only fighter to defeat Bika other than Calzaghe and Bute), Bika earned a place in the final against Jaidon Codrington at the TD Banknorth Garden in Boston on 6 November.

The Contender season 3

On Tuesday, 6 November 2007, Bika knocked out Jaidon Codrington in the championship bout to win The Contender. The fight was wild, with both fighters being knocked down in the first round. In the end, Bika stopped Codrington in the eighth round by referee stoppage (TKO). Bika walked away with $750,000 in prize money.

After the Codrington fight, Bika returned to the ring in Australia with a first-round KO of Argentinian Gustavo Javier Kapusi. Bika won the fight right at the end of the round with a body shot.

Bika returned to the ring on 13 November 2008, in a fight with former season one contestant Peter Manfredo Jr at the Dunkin' Donuts Center. Bika won by TKO in round 3. With the win, Bika became the International Boxing Organization super middleweight champion.

Bika fought Jean Paul Mendy on 31 July in Las Vegas, for an IBF #1 spot and a shot at the title. Bika lost the fight by disqualification in the 1st round after he hit Mendy following a knockdown and while Mendy was still on his knees. [5]

Bika vs. Ward

After the Mendy fight Bika was given a shot at unbeaten WBA super middleweight champion Andre Ward, A voluntary defence by Ward after he defeated Allan Green. [6] Bika used a fast pace a threw a total of 612 punches (400 of which were power shots) landing 201, however this was not enough to ruffle the champion who used defence and counter punching to land clean and effective blows throughout. Winning on all three scorecards Ward took a dominant decision with scores of 120–108, 118–110, 118–110, handing Bika his fifth loss.

On 2 June 2012, on the undercard of Antonio Tarver vs Lateef Kayode, Bika fought Dyah Davis, the son of Olympic gold medalist Howard Davis. Bika dominated the fight, stopping Davis in round 10 to win the NABF and WBO inter-continental super middleweight titles.

He defeated Nikola Sjekloca via unanimous decision in a WBC Eliminator.

WBC super-middleweight champion

On 22 June 2013, on the undercard of Adrien Broner vs. Paulie Malignaggi, Bika defeated Marco Antonio Peribán via 12-round majority decision to win the vacant WBC super middleweight title.

Bika had his first defense of the WBC super middleweight on 7 December 2013 undercard of Paulie Malignaggi vs. Zab Judah. He retained his title after earning a split draw against Anthony Dirrell.

On 16 August 2014, at the StubHub Center in Carson, California, Bika faced Dirrell in a championship rematch. After 12 rounds, the judges awarded the fight and the title to Dirrell by unanimous decision. [7]

Professional boxing record

45 fights35 wins7 losses
By knockout220
By decision126
By disqualification11
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
45Win35–7–3 Sam Soliman UD831 Mar 2021 Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, Australia
44Win34–7–3 Geard Ajetović UD1222 Oct 2017 Star City Casino, Sydney, AustraliaWon vacant WBC Silver International super-middleweight title
43Win33–7–3Luke SharpTKO7 (12)8 Jul 2017 Fairy Meadow Fraternity Club, Wollongong, AustraliaWon vacant WBC–ABCO Continental super-middleweight title
42Loss32–7–3 Adonis Stevenson UD124 Apr 2015 Colisée Pepsi, Quebec City, Quebec, CanadaFor WBC and The Ring light-heavyweight titles
41Loss32–6–3 Anthony Dirrell UD12 16 Aug 2014 StubHub Center, Carson, California, USLost WBC super-middleweight title
40Draw32–5–3 Anthony Dirrell SD127 Dec 2013Barclays Center, New York City, New York, USRetained WBC super-middleweight title
39Win32–5–2 Marco Antonio Peribán MD12 22 Jun 2013 Barclays Center, New York City, New York, USWon vacant WBC super-middleweight title
38Win31–5–2 Nikola Sjekloća UD1216 Feb 2013 Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
37Win30–5–2Dyah DavisTKO10 (10), 1:402 Jun 2012 Home Depot Center, Carson, California, USWon NABF and vacant WBO Inter-Continental super-middleweight titles
36Win29–5–2Alfredo ContrerasRTD3 (8), 3:003 Dec 2011 Honda Center, Anaheim, California, US
35Loss28–5–2 Andre Ward UD1227 Nov 2010 Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, USFor WBA (Super) super-middleweight title
34Loss28–4–2 Jean-Paul Mendy DQ1 (12), 1:18 31 Jul 2010 Mandalay Bay Events Center, Paradise, Nevada, USBika disqualified for hitting after a knockdown
33Win28–3–2Nestor Fabian CasanovaKO1 (8), 1:2730 Jul 2009Orion Function Centre, Sydney, Australia
32Win27–3–2 Peter Manfredo Jr. TKO3 (12), 1:5013 Nov 2008 Dunkin' Donuts Center, Providence, Rhode Island, USWon vacant IBO super-middleweight title
31Win26–3–2Gustavo Javier KapusiKO1 (12), 2:5911 Apr 2008 Endeavour Field, Sydney, AustraliaWon vacant IBF Pan Pacific super-middleweight title
30Win25–3–2 Jaidon Codrington TKO8 (10), 2:18 6 Nov 2007 TD Banknorth Garden, Boston, Massachusetts, US The Contender: season finale
29Win24–3–2 Sam Soliman UD830 Oct 2007Contender Arena, Los Angeles, California, US The Contender: semi-final
28Win23–3–2 Donny McCrary UD52 Oct 2007Contender Arena, Los Angeles, California, US The Contender: first round
27Loss22–3–2 Lucian Bute UD1215 Jun 2007 Bell Centre, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
26Win22–2–2 Andre Thysse UD124 Feb 2007State Sports Centre, Sydney, AustraliaRetained IBF Australasian super-middleweight title
25Win21–2–2Dechapon SuwunnalirdTKO2 (12), 1:588 Dec 2006Ex-Services Club, Coffs Harbour, AustraliaWon vacant IBF Australasian super-middleweight title
24Loss20–2–2 Joe Calzaghe UD1214 Oct 2006 MEN Arena, Manchester, EnglandFor IBF, WBO, and The Ring super-middleweight titles
23Draw20–1–2 Markus Beyer TD4 (12), 1:4513 May 2006Stadthalle, Zwickau, GermanyFor WBC super-middleweight title;
Majority TD after Beyer cut from accidental head clash
22Win20–1–1Yoshihiro ArakiKO5 (12), 2:2222 Nov 2005Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, JapanRetained OPBF middleweight title
21Win19–1–1Juarne DowlingTKO6 (10), 2:351 Apr 2005Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith, Australia
20Win18–1–1Yoshihiro ArakiTKO10 (12), 2:2318 Oct 2004 Prefectural Gymnasium, Osaka, JapanWon vacant OPBF middleweight title
19Win17–1–1Rico Chong NeeUD615 Aug 2004State Sports Centre, Sydney, Australia
18Win16–1–1Joel BourkeTKO5 (10), 2:372 Apr 2004 State Sports Centre, Sydney, AustraliaRetained Australian middleweight title
17Win15–1–1Ramon Arturo BritezUD831 Oct 2003Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith, Australia
16Win14–1–1MoechrodyKO2 (10), 2:5212 Sep 2003Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, Australia
15Win13–1–1 John Wayne Parr UD1213 Jun 2003 Auburn RSL Club, Sydney, AustraliaRetained Australian middleweight title
14Win12–1–1Arama TabuaiTKO2 (12)11 Apr 2003Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith, AustraliaWon vacant Australian middleweight title
13Win11–1–1Sergio LlancafiloTKO5 (6)15 Mar 2003 Challenge Stadium, Perth, Australia
12Draw10–1–1Harmen AjadatoTD3 (10)20 Dec 2002 Ngurah Rai Stadium, Denpasar, IndonesiaTD after Ajadato cut from accidental head clash
11Loss10–1 Sam Soliman MD1215 Oct 2002Albert Park Powerhouse, Melbourne, AustraliaFor IBF Pan Pacific middleweight title
10Win10–0Mike CopeUD69 Aug 2002 Albert Park Powerhouse, Melbourne, Australia
9Win9–0Brown EnyiKO2 (6)10 May 2002 Enmore Theatre, Sydney, Australia
8Win8–0Eni LatuKO3 (6)10 May 2002 Central Coast Stadium, Gosford, Australia
7Win7–0Rasheed BalochKO4 (6), 2:118 Feb 2002Le Montage Function Centre, Sydney, Australia
6Win6–0Manueli DelaitabuaTKO3 (6)16 Nov 2001Nineveh Club, Sydney, Australia
5Win5–0Saimoni TaudomoKO2 (6)3 Aug 2001 Dapto Canaries, Wollongong, Australia
4Win4–0Kamel ChaterPTS43 Aug 2001Bellevue Function Centre, Sydney, Australia
3Win3–0Waqa KolivusoKO2 (4)4 May 2001RSL Club, Wyong, Australia
2Win2–0Leo ChristouTKO2 (6)20 Apr 2001Le Montage Function Centre, Sydney, Australia
1Win1–0Ivan VakulyukDQ4 (6)15 Dec 2000 Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Leagues Club, Sydney, Australia

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Regional boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Ian McLeod
Australian middleweight champion
11 April 2003 – December 2004
Vacated
Vacant
Title next held by
Daniel Dawson
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Title last held by
Sam Soliman
OPBF middleweight champion
18 October 2004 – May 2006
Vacated
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Pradeep Singh Sihag
New title IBF Australasian
super-middleweight champion

8 December 2006 – June 2007
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Kariz Kariuki
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Nader Hamdan
IBF Pan Pacific
super-middleweight champion

11 April 2008 – November 2008
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Shannan Taylor
Preceded by
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NABF super-middleweight champion
2 June 2012 – February 2013
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Title next held by
Marco Antonio Peribán
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James DeGale
WBO Inter-Continental
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2 June 2012 – February 2013
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Arthur Abraham
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WBCABCO Continental
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8 July 2017 – September 2018
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WBC International Silver
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22 October 2017 – October 2018
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Ramil Gadzhyiev
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IBO super-middleweight champion
13 November 2008 – June 2010
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Isaac Chilemba
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Andre Ward
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